Laws of the game

The Laws of the Game are formulated by the International Rugby Board (IRB) and circulated by the Australian Rugby Union in the Laws of the Game Booklet.  This booklet can be obtained from the Australian Rugby Union. Click here for an ARU Resources Order Form. 

Law of the Game

Click here to view the 2010 IRB Laws of the Game; including IRB U19 Variations, Seven-A-Side Variations and Referee Signals.

Click here to view further information from IRB in relation to Regulations, Approved Equipment and Law Rulings.

Australian U19 Law Variations

In addition to the Laws of the Game, the Australian Rugby Union has adopted variations to the Laws for matches involving players 19 years of age and under. 

Click here to download the 2010 Australian U19 Law variations (pdf - 444kb).

Junior Modified Games Laws

The Australian Rugby Union has a number of  Laws relating to the Junior Games.  

Game Management Guidelines (GMG) 2010

The Game Management Guidelines will aid unions in administration and playing of the game in domestic competitions within Australia in 2010. The purpose of this document is to ensure that all participants at the community level are aware of the areas of the game which require more specific coaching and/or consistent refereeing.  It is also reinforced that the Law Book is the only on-field Game Management Document.

Click here to download the 2010 Game Management Guidelines (pdf - 500kb).